Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Two states are set to decide
Mel Nichols, a 37-year-old bartender in Phoenix, Ariz., takes home anywhere from $30 to $50 an hour with tips included. But the uncertainty of how…
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White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control
WASHINGTON — People with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter birth control methods like condoms, the “morning after” pill and birth…
Biz Buzz Monday: New pet supply store opens in Dubuque
Business tips sought Do you have an interesting story idea or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business…
Asbury one step closer to creating a ‘city center’ in town
ASBURY, Iowa — The idea of creating a city center in Asbury might be closer to coming to fruition. The City Council recently unanimously approved…
Top 10: Most-read stories of week
An article about a head-on collision in Delaware County was the most-read story of the past week on TelegraphHerald.com. The 10 most-read stories on the…
Cuba gets some electricity back after major power outage left millions in the dark
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s government on Saturday said that some electricity was restored on the island after one of the country’s major power plants failed…
Dupaco launches grant program for nonprofits
A local credit union has launched a new grant program for area nonprofits. Dupaco Community Credit Union recently launched its Gift of Innovation grant program…
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here’s how to stay safe from scams
NEW YORK — October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams. “Scams have become…
Stock Market Insights: A bull market anniversary
If it weren’t for Facebook, I’d never know my friends’ anniversaries or birthdays. Having an anniversary or birthday might be the only good thing about…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
These days, our home is our hassle Recent articles in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and The Washington Post have discussed the changing…